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Eggplant vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between eggplant and russet potatoes

  • Russet potatoes are higher than eggplant in vitamin B6, iron, potassium, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
  • Russet potatoes cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 21% more than eggplant.
  • Eggplant contains 3 times more sugar than russet potatoes. While eggplant contains 3.53g of sugar, russet potatoes contain only 1.08g.
  • The glycemic index of eggplant is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Eggplant, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.2%
Contains more IronIron +365.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 0.33% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +321.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +117.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264.6%
Contains more OtherOther +104.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 13% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +433.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.032g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 47% 46%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.26 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +327%
Contains more FructoseFructose +381.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +50%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggplant Russet potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Russet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.354mg 21%
Iron 0.23mg 1.07mg 11%
Potassium 229mg 550mg 9%
Phosphorus 24mg 71mg 7%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 8.3mg 7%
Starch 17.45g 7%
Carbs 5.88g 21.44g 5%
Calories 25kcal 97kcal 4%
Magnesium 14mg 30mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 1.348mg 4%
Protein 0.98g 2.63g 3%
Fiber 3g 2.3g 3%
Copper 0.081mg 0.107mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.067mg 2%
Fructose 1.54g 0.32g 2%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.35mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 18mg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 15mg 1%
Folate 22µg 26µg 1%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2µg 1%
Sodium 2mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.048mg 1%
Fats 0.18g 0.13g 0%
Net carbs 2.88g 19.14g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 1.08g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Selenium 0.3µg 0.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.232mg 0.228mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.034g 0.032g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 0.003g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.054g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 0.125mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.041mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.104mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0.131mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.044mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Russet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Eggplant
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients
  2. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.